Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels (born 26 June 1992) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Villarreal CF, on loan from English club Arsenal, and the Costa Rica national team. Campbell plays as a forward but can also be deployed on the wings. He joined Arsenal in 2011, but spent his first three seasons out on loan at three clubs in three different countries: Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiacos. Campbell made his competitive Arsenal debut as the club won the 2014 FA Community Shield.